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Social Work

Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Children: Current Gaps and Needed Improvements

By | Immigrant Youth, Social Work, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Children: Current Gaps and Needed Improvements

Kerri Evans, and Tatiana Londoño. With editorial contributions from: Benjamin J. Roth, Jayshree Jani, Jodi Berger Cardoso, Robert Hasson III, Kelechi C. Wright, Susan Schmidt, Megan Finno-Velasquez, and Sophia Sepp; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (August 1, 2022)

This research brief developed by the Center on Immigration and Child Welfare focuses on post-release services for unaccompanied children and provides insights into the current gaps and needed improvements.

The Impact of COVID-19 and Immigration Enforcement on Service Delivery for Immigrant Origin Families Involved in the Child Welfare System

By | Child Welfare System Research, COVID-19, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Public Charge, Research, Social Work

The Impact of COVID-19 and Immigration Enforcement on Service Delivery for Immigrant Origin Families Involved in the Child Welfare System

Kristina Lovato, Megan Finno-Velasquez, Sophia Sepp, Jesse Jeffery Ramirez, Vanessa Mendoza & Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen; Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal (August 17, 2022)

This research explored the experiences of child welfare agencies and community partner organizations in serving immigrant children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the adaptations implemented to address new challenges.

Better Responses to Differing Immigration Statuses: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Practice, Social Work, Youth & Families

Better Responses to Differing Immigration Statuses: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group, Migration Policy Institute, and Higher Heights Consulting (April 2022)
This brief is the second of four that explore practices that service organizations are using to provide 2Gen services to immigrant and refugee families. This brief highlights the challenges posed by immigration status and provides two effective strategies for working with mixed-status families: 1) educating staff, clients and community members about how different immigration statuses can affect eligibility for supports and 2) designing services and building partnerships that can provide a continuum of services for mixed-status families.

Cultural Competency Secrets to Success with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Practice, Social Work, Youth & Families

Cultural Competency Secrets to Success with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group, Migration Policy Institute, and Higher Heights Consulting (April 2022)

This brief is the fourth of four that explore practices that service organizations are using to provide 2Gen services to immigrant and refugee families. This brief examines 2Gen practices that are rooted in cultural competence. highlighting two broad strategies: 1) providing culturally tailored services and 2) recognizing and designing for cultural differences.

Building Trust with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Practice, Social Work, Youth & Families
Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group, Migration Policy Institute, and Higher Heights Consulting (April 2022)

This brief is the first of four explore practices that service organizations are using to provide 2Gen services to immigrant and refugee families. This brief examines 2Gen practices that allow service organizations to build trust with immigrant families, including intentionally hiring and retaining culturally competent staff and creating welcoming and safe spaces to meet and work with immigrant families.

Growing Language Skills with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

By | Language Issues, Legal/Law, Practice, Social Work, Youth & Families

Growing Language Skills with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group, Migration Policy Institute, and Higher Heights Consulting (April 2022)

This brief is the third of four that explore practices that service organizations are using to provide 2Gen services to immigrant and refugee families. This brief examines interventions that aim to overcome language barriers and support language acquisition for immigrant families who speak a language other than English at home, focusing on 2 primary strategies: 1) providing culturally responsive and linguistically accessible services, and 2) offering language-learning programs that meet the needs of children and their parents.

Factsheet: Immigrant Access to Benefits in NM

By | CICW Publications, COVID-19, Fact Sheets, Public Charge, Social Work, Social Workers, Spanish Resources, Youth & Families

Factsheet: Immigrant Access to Benefits in NM

Sophia Sepp, Silvia Aguirre-Jaquez, Jamie Savage; Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (February 2022)

This factsheet provides information about key resources and benefits available to immigrants living in NM to help meet basic needs particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s available in both English and Spanish.

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